Chicken With Five Shreds Recipe

Name: Chicken With Five Shreds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, julienned; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; peanut oil, for stir-frying; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 piece ginger, thin,julienne; 1 scallion, julienne; 1/4 cup carrot, 1 inch in length,julienne; 1/4 red pepper, julienne; 1/4 green pepper, julienne; 1/4 cup bamboo shoot, julienne; 4 dried black mushrooms, soaked in boiling water 20 minutes,stems removed,julienne; 1/2 box firm tofu, drained and julienne (tofu); Sauce; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, julienned
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
peanut oil, for stir-frying
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, thin,julienne
1 scallion, julienne
1/4 cup carrot, 1 inch in length,julienne
1/4 red pepper, julienne
1/4 green pepper, julienne
1/4 cup bamboo shoot, julienne
4 dried black mushrooms, soaked in boiling water 20 minutes,stems removed,julienne
1/2 box firm tofu, drained and julienne (tofu)
Sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine chicken shreds with salt, egg white and cornstarch.
4
Mix lightly with hand.
5
In a wok, heat 1 1/2 T.
6
oil until hot.
7
Add chicken, stir to separate, cook until no longer pink.
8
Remove and set aside.
9
Wipe out wok with paper towel.
10
Heat 2 T.
11
oil in wok.
12
Stir-fry garlic, ginger and scallion 1 minute.
13
Add carrots, peppers, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms.
14
Stir-fry for 1 minute.
15
Remove to bowl.
16
Reheat 2 T.
17
oil in wok.
18
Add bean curd.
19
Stir-fry gently for 1 minute.
20
Add all vegetables.
21
Add chicken.
22
Stir-fry 3 minutes.
23
Pour in sauce mixture.
24
Stir-fry 2 minutes more.
25
Serve hot over steamed rice.

340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, julienned, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Five Shreds falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Five Shreds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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